I Just Have to Brag One More Time...........enid and design* sponge

Lara and Tim Bobo's kitchen

I know there are creative people everywhere, but I swear, they just grow like weeds in Fredericksburg, Texas! Talented Lara Bobo, whose home I featured here , ( her kitchen shown above) and who has the wonderfully hip and fresh shop, enid, recently penned a guide to our town and it was featured on the popular blog design* sponge today! Between Callie Jenschke from yesterday's post,  and Lara Collins Bobo, I feel so proud of both of them. These  enterprising young Texans are going to continue to impress the design world, of that I am sure.

 

Photo from design sponge feature on Fredericksburg

It is a great guide, full of the best shops, restaurants, and sights to see.  Check it out here. Lara did a fabulous job of capturing all the great spots in our town.

The first place I plan to visit, (after I finish the antique show this weekend) is enid's new location on East Main Street.

Photo from enid website

 Lara started her shop in a small space on the west end of town. Her original shop was loaded with charm and great modern as well as vintage items.  I'll bet her move has to do with expansion and the heavy tourist traffic that we get on the more central part of Main Street.  Spring is a huge season for visitors here with bluebonnets and peaches galore, and the shopping on Main Street is always fun. 

If you want to get away for the weekend, or want a great destination for a wedding, Fredericksburg is the perfect spot. 

Come see us, and meanwhile, check out Lara's guide on to Fredericksburg on design*sponge!!

Fresh Fredericksburg Style with History

Fred and Enid Collins - Lara Collins Bobo and husband, Tim
Photos from Enid

I was so excited today when I read Courtney's Inside the Loop story about Tim and Lara Bobo's house in Fredericksburg. They are a local young couple who have combined their talents, both in
their home as well as in their businesses. Lara's grandmother Enid Collins, is famous for the jeweled box bags of the sixties.

I wanted to sort of "tag on" to Courtney's post as I am always excited when fresh talent emerges in our town. Also, their home is more contemporary than most I have featured, with the exception of Jon and Marilee's house, posted a few days ago.

Here is the story of enid, the creation of Tim and Lara today, taken from Lara's website:

When World War II came to an end, Fred and Enid Collins moved to Medina, TX with every intention of becoming ranchers. To the benefit of all who appreciate great style and artistry, the ranching business proved a struggle, and the couple turned to their artistic talents for their livelihood. The team began producing leather handbags with hand sculpted brass ornaments. Their first big client was none other than Neiman Marcus. They named their line Collins of Texas, and in time turned out all sorts of amazingly creative totes and handbags.

Decades later, Lara Collins Bobo, the Collins' granddaughter, teams up with husband Tim Bobo to open a shop featuring lines as creative and unique as Fred and Enid's. Every aspect of Enid is inspired by its namesake, Enid Collins, and her whimsical, colorful, and completely original design style. Also, Enid was known for her constant efforts to support the starving artists, evidenced in the eclectic art collection she left behind. With this in mind, Lara and Tim fill their shop with well designed pieces from lesser known artists/craftsmen/designers, including their own collections of handmade furniture and jewelry.

The shop itself is located in the quaint German town of Fredericksburg, TX, known for it's great shopping, local artists and craftsmen, peaches, pecans, and vineyards. Stepping into the Enid shop is guaranteed to be an unique experience. You will usually find Tim or Lara on site, willing to help inspire your creativity in decorating your home, picking out the perfect thoughtful gift, or to find that perfect accessory to enhance your lifestyle.



Courtney was kind enough to let me snag a few photos of the Bobo house to share here. For the full scoop, visit here. The bathroom is wonderful with the blue glass subway tile, the vintage tub, and the built in sink console, built by Tim. I love the mix of old and new.


The poured concrete floor is beautiful with the blue cabinetry, and I couldn't even believe the wishbone chairs belonged to Lara's grandmother - how cool is that! Tim and Lara are not only creative but productive. Tim has his own company, t. bobo , and builds custom tables that are great looking and quite substantial.

To learn more about this creative couple and their shop, visit enid or better yet, visit Fredericksburg, Texas in the beautiful Texas hill country.